Using NFC Reader with Mini GaussSense

NFC Reader can reliably identify an NFC tag, so you can attach the NFC tag to what you want to identified. Now we have made it very easy to use with your Mini GaussSense! In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up the NFC Reader for GaussSense, to bring the ID capability to your project. Let’s get started!

Connecting the Mini GaussSense to NFC Shield

Before connecting the NFC Reader, make sure that all 8 jumping wires are well connected. Also, remember to attach the pin to the other end of the red wire.

Then, connect the wires to the Arduino board following the colors below.Note that the blue wire should be left unconnected.

Finally, place the NFC Reader on the top of Mini GaussSense and connect the Arduino board to your computer. Well done!

Uploading Arduino Firmware
Other than the Arduino firmware used in other tutorials, you would need one that supports reading the RFID tag.
Unzip the Mini_GaussSense_1x1_RFID_V1.zip file downloaded in previous steps.
You will see 3 files: Mini_GaussSense_1x1_RFID_V1.ino, RFID.cpp, and RFID.h in the folder.

Open the Mini_GaussSense_1x1_RFID_V1.ino file and upload the code to your Arduino board. Make sure MINI_GAUSSSENSE_AMOUNT = 1